Joints and movement of the Body

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

• gliding joint

• pivot joint

• hinge joint

• ball-and-socket joint

Which type of joint allows movement in only one direction, like a door hinge?

• pivot joint

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• gliding joint

Which type of joint allows rotational movement, like shaking your head?

• gliding joint

• pivot joint

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

What is the term for moving a body part away from the midline of the body?

• abduction

• adduction

• flexion

• extension

What is the term for moving a body part towards the midline of the body?

• adduction

• rotation

• extension

• abduction

Which joint allows the movement of the shoulder and hip?

• hinge joint

• ball-and-socket joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

Which joint allows the movement of the elbow and knee?

• hinge joint

• ball and socket joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

What is the term for moving the arm away from the body?

• flexion

• abduction

• adduction

• extension

What is the term for moving the leg towards the midline of the body?

• abduction

• adduction

• extension

• flexion

Which joint allows the movement of the hip?

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

• hinge joint

• ball-and-socket joint